Cranfield School of Management

 

 

David DenyerWelcome to Cranfield’s PhD programme

The Cranfield PhD has an international reputation for quality and academic excellence.  Distinguished by a well-structured and rigorous research training programme that ensures students make rapid progress, our highly respected PhD programme was rated as 'world leading' in terms of scale, resourcing and quality assurance in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) undertaken by HEFCE.

Cranfield's approach is unique. We enjoy unparalleled links with business and commerce and a reputation for applying theory to real business issues. Our PhD will enable you to shape the management knowledge of the future as well as make significant strides in your career.

Join Cranfield and you will find a high quality research community of some 60 international PhD students that provides a friendly, supportive environment and many opportunities for personal development. Training will be provided in academic writing and presenting your research; additionally, you will be actively encouraged to attend international conferences and to study overseas, for which appropriate funding will be provided. Opportunities may also arise for occasional teaching within the School.

There is also the possibility of studying part-time. Unlike many other leading international business schools we offer a 6-year part-time programme which has distinct advantages for students who wish to continue working whilst studying for their PhD.

Please visit our pages, read our alumni's and current students' testimonials and contact us if you would like further information.

Professor David Denyer
Director, PhD Programme


Dr Robert Galavan

"Cranfield exceeded my expectations by providing world-class research education and a structured programme that offers both challenge and support – a thoroughly professional organisation with the needs of students, educators and businesses clearly in its sights."

Dr Robert Galavan, PhD alumnus

 

 

 

 

 

"Working in Cranfield School of Management is an exceptional opportunity for PhD students. I found a professional and excellent team, in such a stimulating environment. My colleagues were really supportive, and sharing ideas with them was really helpful. I will definitely keep in touch with them as it was such an enriching experience. As well, the facilities on campus, the library and other services contributed in allowing me to make the most of this period of research."

Dr Alessandro Creazza, visiting PhD scholar March - August 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ALL DOCTORAL NEWS

PhD Studentship 
Step Change in Agri-foods Logistics Ecosystems 

Cranfield School of Management – one of Europe’s top management schools – is offering this full-time PhD studentship within its Supply Chain Research Centre working on the SCALE project.  The SCALE project has the ambitious goal of both increasing economic competitiveness and improving environmental sustainability of food and drink supply chain logistics in the context of rising food demands, increasing energy prices and the need to reduce environmentally damaging emissions across the North West European (NWE) region. 

 

Cranfield University is the lead partner on the project with a direct responsibility for work package two which acknowledges that collaboration across national boundaries and entire networks may need new innovative business models to support the alignment of strategy, which will enable the delivery of an optimal solution for the network as opposed to localised approaches.  The successful candidate will be involved in the research, development and validation of a collaborative framework suited to the needs of the food and drink logistics sector.  The framework will facilitate the development of multi-party collaborative relationships to improve the overall sustainability of food and drink logistics ecosystems in the NWE region.  The studentship is tenable for 3 years from 1st May 2012.

 

Applications are invited from exceptionally qualified candidates for this funded full-time studentship under the supervision of Dr Denyse Julien.  Given the integrative nature of the project candidates with a background/experience in the food sector and also knowledge of sustainability or network collaboration would be desirable.  Any relevant specialist masters degree would be an advantage. General admission requirements are available on the website. 

 

UK, EU and international candidates may apply.  The studentship will cover full payment of fees at the UK/EU rate of £6,500 per annum and provide an annual maintenance grant of £13,590.

 

Full details of the PhD programme are available on the doctoral programme pages of the School’s website and cover admission requirements, fees, frequently asked questions and the application and selection process.  Application is online and candidates are required to provide a 1500 word research proposal. Please indicate ‘SCALE project’ clearly in your application.

 

The closing date for applications is 29th February 2012.  For an informal discussion about the project, please contact Dr Denyse Julien tel +44 (0)1234 751122, email d.m.julien@cranfield.ac.uk  Website : click here
 
Visit our doctoral programmes pages on the School's website : click here 

 

3rd DBA Alumni Dinner 16th May 2012
DBA Graduates are cordially invited to the 3rd DBA Alumni Dinner, to be held at the CMDC  on Wednesday 16th May 2012. Full details will be announced nearer the date. We look forward to another fantastic event and hope that you will be part of the occasion. If you are able to attend, please contact Alison Wilkerson. 

Next Doctoral Open Day
Wednesday 22nd Feb 2012 - more info

DBA Programme 2011
Applications for 2011 have now closed.  Early applications for 2012 will now be considered.  Course commencement date - 24 September 2012.

Engaged Management Scholarship Conference 2012
Cranfield to host Second International Conference for Engaged Management Scholarship - 21-24 June 2012.

Important changes to Tier 4 Visa Route                                             
The UK Home Office have recently announced their intention to change the immigration rules for international students. One such change could affect international students intending to study for the MRes (the first year of the full-time PhD programme).  From July, students whose course is less than 12 months will be unable to bring their family members with them.

For further information on this and other changes please see the University’s international page, the  UKBA website and UKCISA website.

B2B Superbrand for Executive Education, Training & Development Cranfield SoM ranks 2nd in UK for B2B brand strength in Executive Education, Training & Development - 2011 top 500 Business Superbrands

International accreditation for our DBA programme
Our DBA programme has earned a rarely awarded max. term 5yr accreditation by AMBA; we are now one of only 3 UK AMBA accredited DBA progs and 7 worldwide.

Visiting researchers
The School hosts a number of visiting PhD students from other countries each year. We welcome expressions of interest from students who wish to work with a SoM supervisor at Cranfield for a short period. Contact Wendy Habgood for further information.

Doctoral Programmes 2012
The closing date for 2012 PhD applications is Thursday 31 May 2012.


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